212 East 48th Street, 3-C

AS FEATURED IN THE NY TIMES, DON'T MISS THIS GRAND PREWAR HOME IN PERFECT CONDITION! Apartment 3C is a stunning rare gem not to be missed. Upon entering you will immediately feel the charm and grandeur of a bygone era without compromising any of the modern conveniences on your wish list. This beautiful prewar residence is warm and inviting and truly feels like a home--gracious entry foyer, dramatic high beamed ceilings, spacious windowed cook's kitchen with hooded Wolf range and stainless steel appliances, gleaming hardwood floors, grand oversized living room with an elegant marble-surround fireplace as its centerpiece, large and well-proportioned rooms including 2 generous bedrooms, a wonderful layout, windowed renovated bath, and 3 exposures--north, south, and east--bathing the apt in sunlight all day. The living room faces north onto tree-lined 48th St, where the lush, green tree tops perfectly frame the historic brownstones and townhouses across the street.

Situated on a quiet, picturesque block in the heart of midtown east, 212 East 48th Street is a boutique full-service coop built in 1923. It has an intimate 48 units and boasts a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, central laundry, and stunning marble lobby with arched glass doors opening onto the building's private garden--a lovely outdoor space for residents to enjoy. Copurchasing, pied-a-terres, and pets OK with board approval.

This Third Avenue location could not be more convenient--right outside your door are some of the best restaurants in the city, Grand Central, the United Nations, and all major subways and buses. There is excellent food shopping nearby including a huge 24-hr Morton Williams and the gourmet Amish Market, it's a short walk to the theater district, and, perhaps best of all, if your office is in midtown you can walk to work! This lovely property has it all for the discriminating buyer, and it's in perfect condition--move right in! Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly special home in a superb location at a very reasonable price. E-mail Elyse to make your appointment to view this unique residence today.